Oncogenomics

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Oncogenomics is a relatively new field of study involving oncogenes—genes that are genetically altered within a cell (likely by mutation) and lead to tumorigenisis. Oncogenomics is synonymous with "cancer genomics". With the blossoming of oncogenomics, a greater understanding of where, how and why mutations occur will help us detect and catalog cancerous genes. This may lead to a promising future of cancer therapy and care.

The term oncogenomics is often used in scientific journals or cancer related articles.


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